Lessons in the Field
Lessons in the Field is a podcast dedicated to real-world insights from the front lines of security. Each episode unpacks hard-earned lessons, evolving threats, and the mindset required to keep people safe in high-stakes environments. From executive protection and crisis response to personal discipline and team dynamics, this is where protection meets storytelling.
Lessons in the Field
Army Infantry Into Global Protective Operations: Greg Warden’s EP Story | Lessons in the Field #3
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In this episode of Lessons in the Field, Nate Bennett sits down with security consultant Greg Warden to discuss his path from U.S. Army Infantry to leading global protective operations.
Greg brings experience as:
• A former U.S. Army Infantryman with multiple deployments
• A Department of State WPS contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan
• An instructor in close-quarters combat and small-unit tactics
• A leader of corporate security and executive protection programs for Fortune 100 companies, UHNW individuals, and private family offices worldwide
In this episode, we discuss:
– The defining moment in the Infantry that shaped his professional mindset
– How he transitioned into protection work
– What executive protection looks like when it’s executed correctly — and goes unnoticed
– The most underrated skill in protective operations
This is a candid, field-driven conversation on leadership, discipline, and what it truly means to operate at a professional standard in executive protection.
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